Labor Economist II

at  American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees

TO BE CONSIDERED

For each position of interest, please send a separate email with an attached cover letter and resume to: recruiting@afscme.org.
Also, include the position title, and if you are a current member of an AFSCME Local, in the subject line of your email.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university, advanced degree desirable with course work in, depending on specific duties, economics, employee benefits, or labor relations and a minimum of five (5) years of experience which provides the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:

• Thorough knowledge of labor unions and organizing.
• Thorough knowledge of economic program analysis and projections.
• Thorough knowledge of collective bargaining process and issues.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to write reports and make presentations.
• Ability to conduct sound research and make logical conclusions.
• Ability to formulate program strategies and respond to formal information requests.
• Ability to perform economic analysis.
• Advanced skills in the use of personal computers and database software.
• CEBS certification preferred.

• Analyzes city, county, state and other employer financial reports and budgets to determine feasibility and fiscal impact of affiliate union proposals.
• Analysis may be used for contract negotiations, arbitrations or other impasse proceedings.
• Document analysis and recommendations and prepares appropriate exhibits where appropriate.
• Researches and compiles job descriptions and wage and benefits data from employers and analyzes comparisons to assist affiliate unions.
• Assists in compiling data necessary for the annual determination of dues amounts.
• Analyzes health benefit and/or pension plans of affiliates and offers alternatives to increases in cost to members.
• May give advice during negotiations and impasse procedures.
• Prepares and may present economic exhibits, arguments and counterarguments, and testimony.
• May be asked to prepare and present testimony before city councils, county and state legislatures, and the press.
• Conducts briefings and workshops at meetings and conferences to explain or outline key issues.
• Prepares session outlines and materials, secures needed equipment and makes the presentations.
• Writes occasional articles, manuals and fact sheets on program areas of concentration.
• Tracks workplace issues and trends concerning specific occupations to communicate with members and affiliate unions about developments in that field.
• Analyzes contracts to help affiliates draft stronger language to improve worker conditions.
• Summarizes major AFSCME contract settlements, indicating wage and benefit changes and language modifications.
• Performs other duties as assigned.